Oceans
How does trash in the ocean disappear
The currents in the ocean make heat which then melts plastic
peaple studying Earthquacks are called
seismologists
Is Greenland Part of Europe
no
What country has the longest coastline in the world
Canada
How many states are there in Australia
six states
How do icebergs lose their salt
The crushing force of gravity fuses the non-salty snow crystals into a giant slab of non-salty ice known as a glacier
if tectonic plates meet what may happen
volcanic Eruption
To Which Continent Does the North Pole Belong
artic
By size, what is the smallest country in the world
Vatican City
What is the constellation on Australia's flag
The Southern Cross
How does wind create all the ocean currents
Major surface ocean currents in the open ocean, however, are set in motion by the wind, which drags on the surface of the water as it blows.
the liquid that comes out of a volcano is called
lava
Which Continents Does the Prime Meridian Cross
europe
Which two countries in South America are the Iguazu Falls part of
Located on the Iguazu River on the border of Brazil and Argentina
What type of mines do you find in Coober Pedy, South Australia
The White Opal Fields
What is it about the ocean that makes it look blue when it reflects the sky
Water actually appears blue due to its absorption of red light
the object that is used to detect Earthquakes is called
richer scale
Does the International Date Line Hit Any Continents
they fall with the same lines
Which country has a unicorn as its national animal?
Scotland
What was the name of the architect of the Sydney Opera House
Jørn Utzon
Why don't the oceans freeze
The high concentration of salt in ocean water lowers its freezing point from 32° F (0° C) to 28° F (-2° C). As a result, the ambient temperature must reach a lower point in order to freeze the ocean than to freeze freshwater lakes
what are the efects of earthquakes
loss of comunication
How Many Continents Does the Equator Pass
3
What country was known as Ceylon until 1972
Sri Lanka
When is Australia Day
26 January